The Starting Zone: The World of Warcraft Podcast!

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!

On this weeks episode! Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas talk the launch of Crucible of Storms, 8.2 Preview, Ion in Forbes and everything else going on around Azeroth!

Episode #320: 8.2 Preview! is ready for Download!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

• Weekly Event - Arena Skirmish Bonus Event
• World Boss - Azurethos, The Winged Typhoon
• Mythic+ Affixes - Fortified/Bursting/Quaking/Reaping
• Call to Arms - Drustvar
• Island Expeditions
  • Molten Cay (Yaungol)
  • Skittering Hollow (Nerubians)
  • Jorundall (Taunka)
• MDI West Cup #2
• PvP Brawl - Arathi Blizzard
• Crucible of Storms Normal and Heroic launch!
• Rise of Azshara Preview
  • Water Strider Discussion
• Ion Hazzikostas in Forbes
• and much more!

Have you heard about our Patreon? It’s a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone

Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here!

We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!

The Starting Zone is produced by Spazbot Studios, Good Shows by Good People Visit them today!

Are you looking for some AWESOME DEALS?!? Want to support our shows & Spazbot Studios? Well, you clicked on the right web page! We have some great deals lined up for you below, so check them out! Any purchase you make using the links & coupons below helps support our show!

We have partnered with Jinx.com to bring you an AWESOME DEAL! Use the PROMO CODE “SPAZBOT” at checkout to get 15% off your NEXT purchase! That’s right, 15% off your next purchase of any order of $120.00 or LESS! What are you waiting for? Jinx makes shirts, hoodies, heck, even socks emblazoned with the LOGO of your FAVORITE Game!

Gunnar Optiks Provide Killer Gaming Eyewear! Help Fight off Fatigue and stay in the fight even longer! Use the promo code SPAZBOT at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase!

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!

On this weeks episode! Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas talk MDI, Blue posts, 8.2 previews and everything else going on around Azeroth!

Episode #319: Boomkin Turducken?! is ready for Download! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

• Weekly Event - Cataclysm Timewalking
• World Boss - Dunegorger Kraulok
• Mythic+ Affixes - Tyrannical/Bolstering/Explosive/Reaping
• Call to Arms - Zuldazar
• Island Expeditions
  • Skittering Hollow (Troggs)
  • Whispering Reef (Murlocs)
  • Havenswood (Faceless)
• MDI East Cup #1
• Darkmoon Faire Update on now until April 13th!
• BoDA Hall of Fame Closing
• 8.2 Live Stream Preview
• Blue Posts
  • Quartermaster's Bounty
• BoDA Media Roundup
  • Ion Hazzikostas in PC Gamer
  • Ion Hazzikostas in Buffed.DE
  • Ion Hazzikostas in Polygon
• and much more!

Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone

Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!

The Starting Zone is produced by Spazbot Studios, Good Shows by Good People Visit them today! Are you looking for some AWESOME DEALS?!? Want to support our shows & Spazbot Studios? Well, you clicked on the right web page! We have some great deals lined up for you below, so check them out! Any purchase you make using the links & coupons below helps support our show! We have partnered with Jinx.com to bring you an AWESOME DEAL! Use the PROMO CODE "SPAZBOT" at checkout to get 15% off your NEXT purchase! That's right, 15% off your next purchase of any order of $120.00 or LESS! What are you waiting for? Jinx makes shirts, hoodies, heck, even socks emblazoned with the LOGO of your FAVORITE Game! Gunnar Optiks Provide Killer Gaming Eyewear! Help Fight off Fatigue and stay in the fight even longer! Use the promo code SPAZBOT at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase!

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!

On this weeks episode! Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas talk MDI, Blue posts, 8.2 previews and everything else going on around Azeroth!

Episode #319: Boomkin Turducken?! is ready for Download!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

• Weekly Event - Cataclysm Timewalking
• World Boss - Dunegorger Kraulok
• Mythic+ Affixes - Tyrannical/Bolstering/Explosive/Reaping
• Call to Arms - Zuldazar
• Island Expeditions
  • Skittering Hollow (Troggs)
  • Whispering Reef (Murlocs)
  • Havenswood (Faceless)
• MDI East Cup #1
• Darkmoon Faire Update on now until April 13th!
• BoDA Hall of Fame Closing
• 8.2 Live Stream Preview
• Blue Posts
  • Quartermaster’s Bounty
• BoDA Media Roundup
  • Ion Hazzikostas in PC Gamer
  • Ion Hazzikostas in Buffed.DE
  • Ion Hazzikostas in Polygon
• and much more!

Have you heard about our Patreon? It’s a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone

Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here!

We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!

The Starting Zone is produced by Spazbot Studios, Good Shows by Good People Visit them today!

Are you looking for some AWESOME DEALS?!? Want to support our shows & Spazbot Studios? Well, you clicked on the right web page! We have some great deals lined up for you below, so check them out! Any purchase you make using the links & coupons below helps support our show!

We have partnered with Jinx.com to bring you an AWESOME DEAL! Use the PROMO CODE “SPAZBOT” at checkout to get 15% off your NEXT purchase! That’s right, 15% off your next purchase of any order of $120.00 or LESS! What are you waiting for? Jinx makes shirts, hoodies, heck, even socks emblazoned with the LOGO of your FAVORITE Game!

Gunnar Optiks Provide Killer Gaming Eyewear! Help Fight off Fatigue and stay in the fight even longer! Use the promo code SPAZBOT at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase!

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!

On this weeks episode! Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas talk MDI, blue posts and everything else going on around Azeroth!

Episode #318: They can't dance if they want to! is ready for Download! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

• Weekly Event - Pet Battle Bonus Event
• World Boss - Warbringer Yenajz
• Mythic+ Affixes - Fortified/Sanguine/Grievous/Reaping
• Call to Arms - Nazmir
• Island Expeditions
  • Rotting Mire (Saurok)
  • Verdant Wilds (Druids)
  • Havenswood (Cultists)
• PvP Brawl - Deep Six
• Micro-Holiday - March of the Tadpoles, April 5th!
• MDI West Cup #1
• Azerite Knowledge Extended
• Blue Tweets
  • Heritage Armor and deleting characters
  • Pathfinder Part II
  • iLevel cap in Crucible of Storms
  • Zandalari Troll Moonkin form dance
• Warcraft 1 & 2 Re-release
• Jaina Statue
• April Fools Patch Notes
• Remastered Black Temple cinematic
• and much more!

Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone

Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!

The Starting Zone is produced by Spazbot Studios, Good Shows by Good People Visit them today! Are you looking for some AWESOME DEALS?!? Want to support our shows & Spazbot Studios? Well, you clicked on the right web page! We have some great deals lined up for you below, so check them out! Any purchase you make using the links & coupons below helps support our show! We have partnered with Jinx.com to bring you an AWESOME DEAL! Use the PROMO CODE "SPAZBOT" at checkout to get 15% off your NEXT purchase! That's right, 15% off your next purchase of any order of $120.00 or LESS! What are you waiting for? Jinx makes shirts, hoodies, heck, even socks emblazoned with the LOGO of your FAVORITE Game! Gunnar Optiks Provide Killer Gaming Eyewear! Help Fight off Fatigue and stay in the fight even longer! Use the promo code SPAZBOT at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase!

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!

On this weeks episode! Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas talk MDI, blue posts and everything else going on around Azeroth!

Episode #318: They can't dance if they want to! is ready for Download!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

• Weekly Event - Pet Battle Bonus Event
• World Boss - Warbringer Yenajz
• Mythic+ Affixes - Fortified/Sanguine/Grievous/Reaping
• Call to Arms - Nazmir
• Island Expeditions
  • Rotting Mire (Saurok)
  • Verdant Wilds (Druids)
  • Havenswood (Cultists)
• PvP Brawl - Deep Six
• Micro-Holiday - March of the Tadpoles, April 5th!
• MDI West Cup #1
• Azerite Knowledge Extended
• Blue Tweets
  • Heritage Armor and deleting characters
  • Pathfinder Part II
  • iLevel cap in Crucible of Storms
  • Zandalari Troll Moonkin form dance
• Warcraft 1 & 2 Re-release
• Jaina Statue
• April Fools Patch Notes
• Remastered Black Temple cinematic
• and much more!

Have you heard about our Patreon? It’s a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone

Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here!

We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!

The Starting Zone is produced by Spazbot Studios, Good Shows by Good People Visit them today!

Are you looking for some AWESOME DEALS?!? Want to support our shows & Spazbot Studios? Well, you clicked on the right web page! We have some great deals lined up for you below, so check them out! Any purchase you make using the links & coupons below helps support our show!

We have partnered with Jinx.com to bring you an AWESOME DEAL! Use the PROMO CODE “SPAZBOT” at checkout to get 15% off your NEXT purchase! That’s right, 15% off your next purchase of any order of $120.00 or LESS! What are you waiting for? Jinx makes shirts, hoodies, heck, even socks emblazoned with the LOGO of your FAVORITE Game!

Gunnar Optiks Provide Killer Gaming Eyewear! Help Fight off Fatigue and stay in the fight even longer! Use the promo code SPAZBOT at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase!

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!

Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas sit down to talk with our Patrons about what's on their minds for the March Patron Q&A!

Episode #317: March Patron Q&A! is ready for Download! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

• If they were going to make another warcraft movie starring your main character then what actor should play you?
• Do y'all think we will get another new zone after nazjatar ala argus after the broken isles or just nazjatar?
• We heard a couple weeks ago about some of Spencer's early infamy with TSZ. Can you share something interesting or amusing from before you were a co-host?
• If WoW ever went away from the trinity of heal/tank/DPS, what current DPS spec do you think you'd play?
• I got back into WoW something like 2 month ago after being absent for about 5 to 6 years with the occasional I play a month whenever a new expansion hits. My main reason for coming back was a colleague of mine who wanted somebody to play the game with because he only started playing wow as a new player back in august and leveled up to 120 starting from 1 and without boost. One of our main problems that we keep running into is that I just use the weird WoW slang that we all do like HOT, DOT, BOE and so on. Since he never played a similar game before he lacks those terms which keeps being problem whenever I explain a new strat at an encounter. Do you guys know some good resource to read or watch to get a basic terminology down? And also how would you try to get really new people without a ton of experience into PvE?
• Instead of a heart of azeroth, what do you guys think each class would have as special power item? IE shamans would have "artifact" totems, hunters would have "artifact" pets. Your opinions on this idea and what other special items you think would fit the theory crafting.
• With us getting to the end of this tier, what did you think of it?
• Any tips for Mythic Mekkatorque?
• What's your prefered gaming chairs and headsets?

Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone

Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!

The Starting Zone is produced by Spazbot Studios, Good Shows by Good People Visit them today! Are you looking for some AWESOME DEALS?!? Want to support our shows & Spazbot Studios? Well, you clicked on the right web page! We have some great deals lined up for you below, so check them out! Any purchase you make using the links & coupons below helps support our show! We have partnered with Jinx.com to bring you an AWESOME DEAL! Use the PROMO CODE "SPAZBOT" at checkout to get 15% off your NEXT purchase! That's right, 15% off your next purchase of any order of $120.00 or LESS! What are you waiting for? Jinx makes shirts, hoodies, heck, even socks emblazoned with the LOGO of your FAVORITE Game! Gunnar Optiks Provide Killer Gaming Eyewear! Help Fight off Fatigue and stay in the fight even longer! Use the promo code SPAZBOT at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase!

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!

Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas sit down to talk with our Patrons about what's on their minds for the March Patron Q&A!

Episode #317: March Patron Q&A! is ready for Download!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

• If they were going to make another warcraft movie starring your main character then what actor should play you?
• Do y'all think we will get another new zone after nazjatar ala argus after the broken isles or just nazjatar?
• We heard a couple weeks ago about some of Spencer’s early infamy with TSZ. Can you share something interesting or amusing from before you were a co-host?
• If WoW ever went away from the trinity of heal/tank/DPS, what current DPS spec do you think you’d play?
• I got back into WoW something like 2 month ago after being absent for about 5 to 6 years with the occasional I play a month whenever a new expansion hits. My main reason for coming back was a colleague of mine who wanted somebody to play the game with because he only started playing wow as a new player back in august and leveled up to 120 starting from 1 and without boost. One of our main problems that we keep running into is that I just use the weird WoW slang that we all do like HOT, DOT, BOE and so on. Since he never played a similar game before he lacks those terms which keeps being problem whenever I explain a new strat at an encounter. Do you guys know some good resource to read or watch to get a basic terminology down? And also how would you try to get really new people without a ton of experience into PvE?
• Instead of a heart of azeroth, what do you guys think each class would have as special power item? IE shamans would have "artifact" totems, hunters would have "artifact" pets. Your opinions on this idea and what other special items you think would fit the theory crafting.
• With us getting to the end of this tier, what did you think of it?
• Any tips for Mythic Mekkatorque?
• What’s your prefered gaming chairs and headsets?

Have you heard about our Patreon? It’s a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone

Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here!

We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!

The Starting Zone is produced by Spazbot Studios, Good Shows by Good People Visit them today!

Are you looking for some AWESOME DEALS?!? Want to support our shows & Spazbot Studios? Well, you clicked on the right web page! We have some great deals lined up for you below, so check them out! Any purchase you make using the links & coupons below helps support our show!

We have partnered with Jinx.com to bring you an AWESOME DEAL! Use the PROMO CODE “SPAZBOT” at checkout to get 15% off your NEXT purchase! That’s right, 15% off your next purchase of any order of $120.00 or LESS! What are you waiting for? Jinx makes shirts, hoodies, heck, even socks emblazoned with the LOGO of your FAVORITE Game!

Gunnar Optiks Provide Killer Gaming Eyewear! Help Fight off Fatigue and stay in the fight even longer! Use the promo code SPAZBOT at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase!

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!

On this weeks episode! Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas talk exploit bans, transmog changes and everything else going on around Azeroth!

Episode #316: Keep your pants on! is ready for Download! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

• Weekly Event - Battle for Azeroth Dungeon Event
• World Boss - T'Zane
• Mythic+ Affixes - Tyrannical/Teeming/Volcanic/Reaping
• Call to Arms - Nazmir
• Island Expeditions
  • Un'gol Ruins (Quillboar)
  • Verdant Wilds (Druids)
  • Havenswood (Worgen)
• "Why not let us hide EVERYTHING!"
• Live Dev Q&A for March 2019
• and much more!

Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone

Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!

The Starting Zone is produced by Spazbot Studios, Good Shows by Good People Visit them today! Are you looking for some AWESOME DEALS?!? Want to support our shows & Spazbot Studios? Well, you clicked on the right web page! We have some great deals lined up for you below, so check them out! Any purchase you make using the links & coupons below helps support our show! We have partnered with Jinx.com to bring you an AWESOME DEAL! Use the PROMO CODE "SPAZBOT" at checkout to get 15% off your NEXT purchase! That's right, 15% off your next purchase of any order of $120.00 or LESS! What are you waiting for? Jinx makes shirts, hoodies, heck, even socks emblazoned with the LOGO of your FAVORITE Game! Gunnar Optiks Provide Killer Gaming Eyewear! Help Fight off Fatigue and stay in the fight even longer! Use the promo code SPAZBOT at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase!

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!

On this weeks episode! Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas talk exploit bans, transmog changes and everything else going on around Azeroth!

Episode #316: Keep your pants on! is ready for Download!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

• Weekly Event - Battle for Azeroth Dungeon Event
• World Boss - T’Zane
• Mythic+ Affixes - Tyrannical/Teeming/Volcanic/Reaping
• Call to Arms - Nazmir
• Island Expeditions
  • Un’gol Ruins (Quillboar)
  • Verdant Wilds (Druids)
  • Havenswood (Worgen)
• “Why not let us hide EVERYTHING!”
• Live Dev Q&A for March 2019
• and much more!

Have you heard about our Patreon? It’s a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone

Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here!

We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!

The Starting Zone is produced by Spazbot Studios, Good Shows by Good People Visit them today!

Are you looking for some AWESOME DEALS?!? Want to support our shows & Spazbot Studios? Well, you clicked on the right web page! We have some great deals lined up for you below, so check them out! Any purchase you make using the links & coupons below helps support our show!

We have partnered with Jinx.com to bring you an AWESOME DEAL! Use the PROMO CODE “SPAZBOT” at checkout to get 15% off your NEXT purchase! That’s right, 15% off your next purchase of any order of $120.00 or LESS! What are you waiting for? Jinx makes shirts, hoodies, heck, even socks emblazoned with the LOGO of your FAVORITE Game!

Gunnar Optiks Provide Killer Gaming Eyewear! Help Fight off Fatigue and stay in the fight even longer! Use the promo code SPAZBOT at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase!

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!

On this weeks episode! Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas are joined by Caden House to talk about the latest news and rumors around Azeroth!

Episode #315: Why is my chair a fish? is ready for Download! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

• Weekly Event - Battleground Bonus Event
• World Boss - Hailstone Construct
• Mythic+ Affixes - Fortified/Bolstering/Skittish/Reaping
• Call to Arms - Stormsong Valley
• Island Expeditions
  • Dread Chain (Mogu)
  • Whispering Reef (Murlocs)
  • Havenswood (Faceless)
• PvP Brawl - Arathi Comp Stomp
• The Trial of Style - March 20th to 24th
• Character Services Sales!
• Welcome Back Weekend March 21st-24th
• MDI Time Trials
• New Shop Toys Supporting esports!
• Live Dev Q&A Coming up!
• and much more!

Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone

Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!

The Starting Zone is produced by Spazbot Studios, Good Shows by Good People Visit them today! Are you looking for some AWESOME DEALS?!? Want to support our shows & Spazbot Studios? Well, you clicked on the right web page! We have some great deals lined up for you below, so check them out! Any purchase you make using the links & coupons below helps support our show! We have partnered with Jinx.com to bring you an AWESOME DEAL! Use the PROMO CODE "SPAZBOT" at checkout to get 15% off your NEXT purchase! That's right, 15% off your next purchase of any order of $120.00 or LESS! What are you waiting for? Jinx makes shirts, hoodies, heck, even socks emblazoned with the LOGO of your FAVORITE Game! Gunnar Optiks Provide Killer Gaming Eyewear! Help Fight off Fatigue and stay in the fight even longer! Use the promo code SPAZBOT at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase!